Thank you for the support! Patreon Update
So, hello to all the new people visiting our Patreon, ahah. And, of course, good greetings to everyone who was already here. We've had a huge increase in activity since that Patreon Bonus Moment released. I'm amazed and very appreciative of everybody who's taken the time to play it. I wasn't sure it'd be what people wanted, but it's great to see so many fans enjoying how the relationship progressed in that scene.
We've gotten a few messages/comments wondering if there will ever be more content like that. Originally, that was going to be the one special bonus Moment we ever did. But because we've gotten so much extra funding already and players have felt what was there did work with their overall OL experience, we can actually consider doing a second 18+ Patreon Moment! It'd be set in Step 4 when Cove and the MC are older/more experienced, and likely when they're already married. So we'll have to release Step 4 and the Wedding DLC before we begin work on another bonus Moment, but it is at least something that's in the cards. We'll see how taxed the team is with the Derek and Baxter DLCs once we've wrapped up the last of the major Cove expansions and how players are feeling about everything a few months after the original Patreon Moment has been out.
Also, Patreon has some news about taxes. They sent creators a post they can use to inform their supporters, so I'm just gonna copy/paste that exact thing here, haha.
I wanted to give you a heads up about a small change to required tax on pledges. Patreon already adds sales tax/VAT/GST to pledges from patrons in most US states and several other countries—anywhere that’s required by law. They’re now required to start adding tax in a few new places: Canada (other than Quebec where Patreon already charges QST), Thailand, Florida, and Kansas. If you live in one of those places, you should see a small amount of tax added to your pledge starting July 15th for per post, and August 1st for monthly.
If you have questions, you should be able to find answers here. If you still have questions, the best place to get an answer is from Patreon’s customer support team, here.
Edit:
Patreon sent another email about taxes, we're including the extra info now:
On July 6th we sent an email with updates about required sales tax on Patreon. We’ve since received additional guidance from Canadian tax authorities and need to make a correction.
Our email said that the GST rate we’ll charge is 5% across Canada, other than Quebec where the QST rate is 9.975%. We wanted to clarify that the 5% federal GST rate applies in addition to any local/provincial taxes. So for example, patrons in Quebec may be charged up to 14.975% tax (federal GST of 5% plus Quebec QST of 9.975%). In some provinces, the combined federal and local tax is called HST, or Harmonized Sales Tax.
To see a list of provinces in Canada and their local tax rates, click here. For more on sales tax on Patreon, click here. If you have additional questions, send us a note here.
Thanks for your patience as we navigate changing tax laws.
Thanks again everyone! We'll keep doing our best with all the upcoming OL1 and OL2 content ♡
Comments (52)
I am just... please take my money!!! u guys are amazing and i really want more Cove S2
I'm so excited! Take care. we'll be super patient <3
I AM SO EXCITED THIS IS A REAL POSSIBILITY!!!!! I immediately started searching for any possible hints of a step 4 bonus moment as soon as I finished the patreon bonus moment. THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY AHHHHHHHH THANK YOU! I want them to share even more intimacy together... going "all the way" like Cove mentioned? Building on what Cove said he liked? Any and all opportunities to see more blushing and speechless Cove will be SO APPRECIATED
Their romance and interactions are just so positive and loving... I love them so much!!!!! I'm so happy I found this game~
We need bonus moment honeymoon edition!!! xDDD like, for real.
I mean, Cove has always been cute, but Step 4 Cove is hot. Bonus Moment Honeymoon? It's all the awkwardness of Cove in an intimate situation, but more! We already have all the basics, aquarium (daytime fun), hotel (location), and Patreon Moment 1 (Foreplay & maybe build on what you told Cove you liked).
The bonus moment was amazing and well written! It was filled with so much love and fun that it made me blush and sequel a lot. Love how considerate the team continues to be by giving players control over how explicit they want the moment to be! I would absolutely love to pay for another bonus moment like this one! Especially one where Cove and MC are older and more experienced!
Your game is amazing and has to be one of if not the best I've played in my life. I even decided to financially support it just to show my love for it! Q_Q That's big for me because I'm a pretty frugal person, but I will always be glad to open my wallet to openly show my support! <3
I love this game so much, no joking. It was so well written that it feels like I actually befriended Cove and Liz is my actual sister.
I really enjoyed the bonus moment and would love to have another one done in the future.
Am I hearing a honeymoon Bonus Moment 😩 But in all seriousness, take care of yourselves!! Take plenty of breaks. We'll be here for the content whenever it's ready
The bonus moment was so nice, a second one would be amazing! Take care of your team, we love Cove and can wait a bit longer for more lovely times with him so you won't be overworked. You're all doing fantastic, and we appreciate you and your work so much! 💚
Yes omg please I would love a second 18+ moment that takes place during/after step 4
Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication. Like, I am overjoyed at the turnout of not only OL as a whole, but with the patreon moment as well. Not to mention the possibility of another one! You really do care a lot about the people who play you games and it very much so shows in the content you put out. I'm so glad I came across OLBA on steam! I will forever be here for everything and anything you, as a team or as a solo project, decide to do. Much love~
Thank you sm for all your hard work! OL is definitely one of my favourite games out there, I hope you guys are able to pace yourselves and enjoy making the game too.
The bonus moment was AMAZING!! A step 4 bonus moment would make my entire life omg
I would love for an 18+ Patreon for a Step 4! Even though it's not guaranteed just the possibility of it is so great!!
I've been a patreon since April last year, and I've never once regretted it! I love all the sneak peeks and content you put out, they always make my day. Another 18+ moment would be amazing, but please, don't push yourselves too hard to make it happen. Much love to everyone who works on this wonderful game 💞😊
I would DIE for a +18 moment for Step 4 but understand the constraints of staff for it if you can't! Much love and support either way!
Thank you for all your hard work and I look forward to the rest of the OL DLCs. I hope we get to see another bonus moment for OL. I wonder if it would take place after the Wedding DLC?
I loved the bonus moment and have tinkered with the Step 4 Beta a couple of times. I am really excited about the second 18+ announcement now! I love otome and visual novels and OL has become one of my favorite games now! I just subscribed to your Patreon recently and I am so glad things are going well! I love Cove and falling in love with him each and every PT I do. Anyway good work and happy week to you! Also hello fellow fans! ❤
Thank you so much for the hard work!! I can’t wait to see what you guys make!! 💖 In case you need an idea for an extra DLC/ 18+ DLC, the honeymoon could always be a fun option
Thank you so much tha bonus moment was amazing and such a lovely experience i really hope you guys can do more in the future <3
Thank you all for the amazing content and all of your hard work! While I’d love another Patreon moment, I’ll be more than happy with whatever the team is willing to do. :)
Been a Patreon supporter since the start of the year!! All the content and updates have been well worth it! Not to be selfish or anything, but yes yes yes! Step 4 Bonus Moment please!!!
You guys have made such a beautiful interactive story. It is truly inspiring watching Cove grow not only physically, but also mentally/emotionally (it also helps that he is CUTE). I am very happy to support you all, and you have my pledge as long as you guys need/want it!
i’ve been pledged to your patreon for the better part of a year (aside from a few months) and not once have i regretted it!! y’all work so hard and give us such high quality content and it’s so so appreciated. thank you for creating my (and many others) new comfort game <33
Thank you for all the hard work! The bonus moment was sooooo good!! ^_^
thank you for all your hard work! <3
Yay!! I was wondering if there'd ever be more 18+ OL content in the future. I'm glad it's at least being considered. ♡ it'd be cute if the next bonus moment was Cove and the MC's wedding night. 🥰
If the funding is there more parteon moments sound like extra fun for everyone
Yay!!!!! Thank you guys, this is so exciting😁😁😁
Finally supported yall on here once the Bonus Moment was available (I'm disabled, so I have a VERY limited income) but I'm so glad I joined and I haven't even played the bonus moment yet (looking forward to it though 👀). I'm going to keep my subscription up as long as I'm able to. I'm so excited to support yall because you are all so lovely and one of the best dev teams ever. I would absolutely ADORE another Bonus 18+ moment in Step 4!! I hope it happens, and I'm glad I'm able to support yall! 💜💜💜
ohh!! im so excited :]
Oh also, like most people here, a step 4 bonus moment would be GREATLY appreciated.. 😆
I've been a proud patron for 7 months and I will continue to be until I go bankrupt 😅 While the Patreon Bonus Moment was my main reason for joining, I love what you guys are doing and I'm not going to stop just because, for the most part, I got what I wanted. Y'all are wonderful people and I wouldn't spend my 5 bucks anywhere else❤❤❤
Definitely happy to support you guys!! The game is amazing and I’m excited to see what else will come of it!! This is honestly the only game I’ve ever been this crazily committed to haha
Omg I love everything you guys do! This is my first ever in supporting someone on patreon and you guys give me hope that it is possible to produce beautiful and awesome games so thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you, guys!!! You're the best!! ❤️❤️ This is my only Patreon subscription too 😆💗
This makes me excited and now I'm back to throwing money at you guys until it's complete. If it doesn't happen, I'll still throw money at you guys because I have no reason not to (*cough cough* You're a college student you dumbass like you have money). Anywho, I'll continue to support you guys in anyway I can, even if that means I'm unable to continue throwing money at you, which might be a possibility, but I hope not. Seeing your little updates makes my day a little bit better. Thank you for all your hard work and we'll enjoy anything you guys toss our way because we'll know that you put your heart and soul into it. Thank you again. I'll be here happily maybe not so patiently waiting for what's to come. ♡♡♡
Congratulations!! You and everyone who worked on it deserve it! Thank you guys so much! <3
OMG I would sell my soul for another 18+ Moment ;A; Also thank you so much for all the hard work. You guys rock! <3
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Absolutely excited for everything you all have planned! A second 18+ bonus moment would be amazing, and I hope that does come to fruition. Keep up the great work!
I am actually in love with you guys. Best Dev team ever 😭💖💞💗😭
Congratulations! The support is well deserved! :)
Thank you for all you do! Everything is always so amazing & I appreciate all that you do 😊❤
Thank you guys for all of your hard work ♥️ OL has really been a safe space and a source of comfort during difficult times. And even during not so difficult times! 😋 I’m happy to help support y’all and don’t work yourselves too hard - Rest and self care is important!
Thank you sm for all the amazing content! ❤️
Last time I checked, MY BIRTHDAY WAS NEXT YEAR, NOT TODAY... 😭💕
This is why this is my only Patreon subscription.
thanks for all the hard work you guys put it!! Everything is always so wonderful and I appreciate all you do ❤️❤️